FAQ Category: Exam Day Rules

Can I bring food, candy, or gum to the exam?

A few (5 or less) unwrapped hard candy, mint, and/or cough drops are allowed. No other food, gum, or candy is permitted in the exam room. Food for medical reasons requires an accommodation request.

Do I need to bring any materials such as pencils, pen, or paper, to the exam?

You should bring up to 4 No. 2 pencils and 1 pencil‑top eraser. No mechanical pencils, separate erasers, or pencil sharpeners are permitted; you will be provided with a pencil sharpener at the exam. Pens are not permitted No scratch paper is allowed. The MPT/MEE test booklets include blank space that may be used as…

Can I bring medicine to the exam?

You must apply for a courtesy accommodation to bring medicine (whether over the counter or prescription) into the exam. Only exception: non‑medicated eye drops in a clear, unlabeled bottle, are permitted.

Can I wear a jacket, sweater, hoodie, cap, or hat at the exam?

Dress in layers, as temperatures in the exam rooms vary. However, no caps, hats, hoods, or hooded jackets/shirts are permitted. Proctors may require you to remove scarves or other items. All pockets must be emptied. If you wear a religious head covering, contact the TN BLE before the exam to request an accommodation.